How to Repair a Hole Between the Midsole and Upper Body of a Shoe

Written By: Seth Esteves
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How to Repair a Hole Between the Midsole and Upper Body of a Shoe

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

25 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

Shoes are a daily necessity; therefore, they must wear down at some point! Some signs of wear may include frayed edges, holes, or sole damage. Holes in shoes are a common problem for many, but luckily, there is an easy fix! This guide will demonstrate a durable fix for repairing a hole created between a shoe's midsole and upper body using superglue and stitching. Follow the following steps to make your shoes last longer!

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    • Unlace and remove the laces from the damaged shoe.

    • Pull back the tongue to reveal the sole.

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    • Insert the superglue tip into the midsole hole and glue along the seam. Repeat this process for the upper body hole.

    • Firmly press the midsole and upper body together along the seam where they meet.

    • Use only a marginal amount of glue! This makes the sewing process much easier!

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    • Insert the thread through the eye of the needle and tie a knot.

    • Using a heavy-duty needle is recommended to pierce the shoe when sewing.

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    • Position the needle near the shoe's sole where the hole begins and rotate the needle downwards at a slight angle.

    • Angle the needle between 15 to 30 degrees downwards for the most optimal results.

    • Press firmly while gripping the eye of the needle with your thumb and index finger to pierce the shoe.

    • Piercing through the midsole may be difficult. A thimble is recommended to prevent injury, though not required!

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    • Move the needle diagonally toward where the hole stretches until the upper body is reached.

    • Grip the eye of the needle again with your thumb and index finger and pierce the upper body.

    • Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the hole is sewn shut.

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    • Pierce the needle only through the inner lining at the point of the last pierce to start the knot.

    • Do not pull the needle all the way through yet.

    • Grab the loose thread and loop your needle back through.

    • Pull the needle tightly to form a knot.

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    • Cut any excess thread at the base of the knot.

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    • The finished product should be neatly stitched as shown.

Conclusion

These steps provide longevity and extend the wear of a shoe, avoiding the inconvenience of buying a new pair for a while! Depending on the severity of the hole in a shoe, these steps apply to other areas. Though this repair technique will prolong the life of a shoe for quite a while, all shoes come with wear and tear at some point after wearing them often.

Author

Seth Esteves

Member since: 05/11/24

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